When Minja Yan launched her campaign for Clark County Commission District F, she spoke of affordability, livability, and responsiveness. Her message was clear: “Fighting for a stronger, more affordable Clark County.” But beneath the surface of that message lies a network of roles and relationships that complicates the story. Yan sits at the intersection of… Continue reading Gentrifying Through Art
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Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
La Ciudad de Las Vegas ha decidido no seguir adelante con los cambios propuestos a la ordenanza de ruido para el 18b Arts District, un plan que habría restringido el horario de entretenimiento nocturno al aire libre. La decisión, anunciada por la concejal Olivia Díaz, se produce después de semanas de comentarios públicos en los… Continue reading Victoria para la Cultura del Arte
Victory For Art Culture
The City of Las Vegas has decided not to move forward with proposed changes to the noise ordinance for the 18b Arts District, a plan that would have restricted late-night outdoor entertainment hours. The decision, announced by Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, comes after weeks of public comment in which residents and business owners overwhelmingly voiced opposition.… Continue reading Victory For Art Culture
Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance
The Las Vegas Arts District—a longtime haven for local artists, community organizers, and cultural expression—is at the center of a new wave of gentrification, this time layered with a futuristic twist: smart city surveillance technologies. As new developments reshape the neighborhood’s landscape, local residents are raising concerns about the quiet integration of robotic surveillance, autonomous… Continue reading Arts District Meets Midtown Surveillance
